Peter Balaskas

Skeleton Crew Theatre Review – A “Crew” That Works Like a Well-Oiled Machine

February 3, 2020 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) January 31, 2020 – As it happened with The Great Depression, the Great Recession tested the will of every single American. From 2008 throughout the 2010s, people faced this economic upheaval in […]

This “Silent” Show Screams Towards Success

November 26, 2019 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) November 23, 2019 – Perseverance is one of the most powerful weapons any pioneer can possess. It doesn’t matter if you are an artist, scientist, entrepreneur, academic, or a person that practices […]

Vietgone Theatre Review – An American Dream Achieved at American Stage

October 10, 2019 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) October 5, 2019 – From 1892 to 1954, immigrants arrived at Ellis Island in search of the American Dream: to achieve a special kind of success that they couldn’t accomplish in their […]

A Long Day’s Journey into Night Theatre Review – An Incredible “Night” of Theatrical Artistry

June 4, 2019 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) June 1, 2019 – “Too many notes.” This is the perhaps one of the most memorable quotes from Peter Schaffer’s theatrical and cinematic classic “Amadeus.” Spoken by Count Orsini Rosenberg, “Too many […]

The Roommate Theatre Review – A Not-So-Perfect “Roommate”

March 18, 2019 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) March 16, 2019 – Cagney and Lacey. Thelma and Louise. Lucy and Ethel. These famous female friendships are well-known and beloved for their loyalty, trust, and unconditional support for each other. Their […]

Pipeline Theatre Review – This “Pipeline” Delivers a Powerful Punch

January 28, 2019 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) January 26, 2019 – Question: what is the most important job in the world? Depending on who you ask, many answers come to mind. Doctors, scientists, lawyers, spiritual advisors, leaders of a […]

Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley Theatre Review – “Christmas” Cheer at St. Pete”

December 8, 2018 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) December 5, 2018 – “A Christmas Carol,” Three Godfathers,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Miracle on 34th Street,” and “A Christmas Story” (“You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”). These timeless tales capture […]

Between Riverside & Crazy Theatre Review – A “Crazy” Season Opener at American Stage

October 11, 2018 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) October 6, 2018 –There’s an old saying that holding anger inside your soul is like holding a piece of searing hot coal in your hand 24 hours a day, seven days a […]

Bad Jews Theatre Review – These “Bad Jews” Are Wicked, Witty, and Funny

July 19, 2018 Peter Balaskas 0

(St. Petersburg, FL) July 14, 2018 –When I was a wee lad, my parents taught me THE Golden Rule: Family is everything. When the world runs amuck with unbridled insanity and chaos, find shelter with […]

Strait of Gibraltar Theatre Review – This Political “Strait” Becomes a Preachy, Disastrous Diatribe

May 30, 2018 Peter Balaskas 1

(St. Petersburg, FL) May 26, 2018 – A political thriller must accomplish three essential goals in order to become a successful story, and each of these goals require equal attention: it must entertain, educate, and […]